Productions supported by California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program have earned 55 major entertainment awards and generated an estimated $1.9 billion in economic activity since 2019, according to an announcement from Governor Gavin Newsom’s office.
State officials said 19 productions that received tax credits accounted for the awards, which include honors from the Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Academy Awards and Sundance Film Festival. The administration cited the figures as evidence that California remains a leading hub for film and television production.
According to the governor’s office, the projects generated $1.23 billion in qualified expenditures, including $653 million in wages. The productions employed about 4,400 cast members, 4,800 crew members and logged approximately 118,000 background performer workdays. Filming spanned more than 2,000 days statewide.
In a statement, Newsom said the projects represent both cultural and economic contributions, supporting jobs and investment across California.
Several high-profile productions were highlighted in the announcement. HBO’s Euphoria received multiple Emmy Awards, including recognition for lead actress Zendaya. The film Everything Everywhere All at Once, produced by A24, won seven Academy Awards in 2023, including best actress for Michelle Yeoh and a supporting actress win for Jamie Lee Curtis.
More recent projects include Apple TV+’s The Studio, which led the 2025 Emmy Awards with 13 wins, and The Pitt, which has received awards across multiple major ceremonies. Other titles cited include The Dropout, King Richard and This Is Us.
The tax credit program is administered by the California Film Commission and is designed to incentivize productions to film within the state. Officials said the program has expanded in recent years, with funding increased from $330 million annually to $750 million.
Since the program began in 2009, it has generated more than $30 billion in economic activity and supported over 228,000 jobs statewide, according to the governor’s office.
State officials also noted that the program includes workforce development initiatives and safety measures aimed at supporting industry workers.
Additional details about the program are available through the California Film Commission.
